APIs and Libraries. Issue 4 (1st October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Davis, Robin Camille
• Is Part Of: Behavioral & social sciences librarian. Volume 35:Issue 4(2016)
• Page Start: 192
• Page End: 195
• Publication Date: 2016-10-01
• Subjects: Social science libraries -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Periodicals; Psychology -- Periodicals; 026.30005
• DOI: 10.1080/01639269.2017.1283185
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0163-9269

Abstract

Abstract: This column introduces application programming interfaces (APIs) and discusses how APIs are used in various library projects. APIs allow developers to use and reuse information in new ways and on a larger scale. In the landscape of digital libraries, APIs are enabling exciting new endeavors and simplifying routine tasks. Included is a table of library-related APIs from organizations such as OCLC, Ex Libris, and the New York Public Library.